UCLA Medical School Faces Backlash Over Admissions Policies

Faculty claim diversity-focused admissions have led to a decline in student performance and national rankings.

UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine has seen a significant drop in its national rankings, falling from 6th to 18th place.
Faculty and former admissions staff allege that the decline is due to admissions policies that prioritize diversity over academic merit.
More than 50% of students are reportedly failing basic medical competency tests in several key areas, including emergency and internal medicine.
Dean of Admissions Jennifer Lucero is accused of admitting students with lower qualifications based on race, despite state laws banning such practices.
The controversy has sparked internal conflicts and concerns about the future quality of UCLA's medical graduates.